Bates Motel

A mentally disturbed youth who inherits the Bates Motel and leads the renovation. He is determined, methodical, and willing to challenge the town’s myths as he pursues a fresh start. His partnership with Willie and Henry demonstrates a pragmatic approach to reviving the family business.

A teenage runaway who helps Alex with the motel project. She is resourceful, wary of the town’s legends, and loyal to her allies. Her street-smarts keep the efforts grounded as rumors swirl around the property.

A local handyman who assists with renovation and acts as a steady, practical voice. He navigates the pressure from creditors and the town’s fearsome reputation with a calm, loyal attitude.

The bank manager who offers Alex a loan under predatory terms and later helps sabotage the project to force defeat. He is opportunistic, calculating, and ultimately compelled to negotiate when faced with fraud exposure.

A guest at the motel who appears to seek solace, only to reveal connections to a teenage suicide and later confront the hauntings as a passenger in a ghostly past.

A ghostly teenage girl who invites Barbara to an after-prom gathering, revealing the motel’s haunted history and the fates of teenagers who died there. Her presence underscores the theme of memory and unfinished lives.

The previous motel owner who dies in the backstory. His past friendship with Alex and the legacy of the Bates name loom over the present renovation.